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2 arrested in thefts from Franklin stores

Posted: Jun. 15, 2017 12:01 am

FRANKLIN — Filed complaints regarding thefts from various Franklin stores led to the arrest of two persons, police said.

Sydney Adubato, 22, who has no known permanent residence but whose prior known address was in Hampton, and Travis M. Vannatar, 23, who also has no known permanent address but whose prior known address was Sparta, were charged with multiple counts of theft after police believe they were taking merchandise from multiple stores and re-selling the items, according to the Franklin Borough Police Department.

During June, Weis Supermarkets in Franklin reported that an unknown male and female entered the store and removed several hundred dollars worth of cough suppressants and cough expectorants, liquid Tylenol and liquid Motrin, and electric toothbrushes and batteries.

The Wal-Mart in Franklin also reported a loss of fitness tracking watches and electric toothbrushes.

An investigation led them to Adubato and Vannatar.

Police indicate that the investigation is ongoing and additional complaints are likely.

Adubato and Vannatar were released pending a Sussex County Superior Court appearance in July.

Editor's Note: An error in the name of the Franklin Borough Police Department has been corrected. Franklin is a borough.

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